By Annie Rigby Vandals damaged one of the baseball fields and stole the first base at Green Sea Floyds (GSF) Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 1. Will Dunn, a member of the board of directors for the department, stated someone determined to enter the fields damaged a fence with an attempt to tip it over, stole the first base and drove doughnuts on one of the fields. Video footage is being reviewed and tire tracks left behind will determine who the responsible party is for the vandalism and damage to the baseball field. Dunn said, “The department is a volunteer …

Nell Marie Stuart, 69, of North Myrtle Beach was called to her eternal home in Heaven on Friday July 24, 2020, after a battle with health issues. She passed away peacefully in her home. Marie was born on June 7, 1951, to Leland and Cleo Clark of Chocowinity, N.C.Marie worked for the North Myrtle Beach Times as the production manager for several years. She worked as a bookkeeper for White Reality in North Myrtle Beach until her retirement a few years ago. She was a loving wife and caregiver to her late husband, Don Stuart, and a doting and loving …

Stephanie Michelle Fleitz Little, 44, of Little River passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at McLeod Regional in Florence. She was born on March 17, 1976, in Toledo, Ohio, to Thomas Richard Fleitz and Linda Pearson Fleitz. Mrs. Little worked as a manager with CVS and GAP and loved all animals, especially her cat, Yoda.Survivors, including her parents, are her son, Jacob Thomas Little; daughter, Ashley Lynn Little of Little River; boyfriend, Dondracus “Dra” Teague of Little River; two sisters, Kim Fleitz Burgess and husband James of Sterling Heights, Mich., and Betsy Chamberlain of Napoleon, Ohio; two nieces, Sydney …

Bradley Small Burnett Lewis, 86, of Little River died on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.Services were held at the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd in Myrtle Beach.Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River served the family.

Melanie Beth Jones Kirchner, loving wife of the late John Walter Kirchner and loving daughter of the late David and Hilda Jones, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the age of 48. She was born on June 28, 1972, in Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y., grew up in New Fairfield, Conn., and later moved to South Carolina with her husband. She attended New Fairfield Public Schools and graduated from New Fairfield High School in 1990. Melanie also attended Word of Life Bible Institute in Pottersville, N.Y. She worked at Dunkin Donuts in New …

Sherry Jeffords Edge, 66, of Longs passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.Mrs. Edge was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Clarence “Chubby” Jeffords and Margaret Powell Jeffords. She was a proud mother and grandmother who never met a stranger, always had a smile, lit up the room when she entered and would help anyone at anytime.She was preceded in death by her first husband, David T. Hyatt Jr.Surviving are her husband, Earl A. Edge of Longs; daughter, Heather Hyatt (Michael) Williamson of Hartsville; her pride and joy, her granddaughter, Hannah Grace Williamson; step-son, Sam (Niki) Tyndall; step-grandson, …

Isabelle Amelia Mann Doty, 86, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, while working in her garden.Born on Oct. 6, 1933, she was the daughter of James E. and Rebecca Winters Mann of Lowell, Mass.As a registered nurse, she worked in the operating room in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was an active member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church. Isabelle enjoyed singing in the choir and always talked about her Bible study classes. She was well known in the community for wearing her hats of many colors. Isabelle had a gingham hat in every color to match her …

Kenneth Lee Brown, 74, of Longs passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Longs with his wife by his side.Kenneth was born on Sept. 23, 1945, in Washington, D.C., to the late Benjamin B. Brown and late Louise Wilson.After graduation, he spent six years in the U.S. Army with a tour of duty in Germany.He worked most of his life in the construction field, the last 20 years as superintendent for Bradbern Construction Company in Rockville, Md.,Originally lifelong residents of Frederick, Md., after retirement they relocated to Longs.Mr. Brown and his wife loved to travel and spent many …

By Izzy West “Due to the continued uncertainty that surrounds the COVID-19 pandemic, the Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center has chosen to cancel the World Famous Blue Crab Festival that was combined with the Little River ShrimpFest scheduled for October 10-11, 2020,” says Jennifer Walters, president /CEO of the Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. “We have continuously monitored the guidance of local, state and national officials and agencies and researched all viable options. There is just too much ambiguity to try to plan and execute a successful event for October.” The decision did not …

By Annie Rigby The Loris City Council and mayor met in executive session on Monday, July 20, at 6:16 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.When council returned to the special council meeting Mayor Todd Harrelson announced the decision made in executive session and offered the position of interim city administrator to Brandon Harrelson. Harrelson accepted the position on Tuesday, July 21. He said, “I think I can bring the same attitude and desire to push Loris in the right direction as I have tried to do since my employment in Loris.” He has been with the city for three years and …